captivating (캡-티-베이-팅 (강세: 캡)) — Extremely attractive, charming, or fascinating in a way that completely holds one's attention and interest. Having the power to mesmerize or enchant.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Extremely attractive, charming, or fascinating in a way that completely holds one's attention and interest. Having the power to mesmerize or enchant.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 매혹적인, 매력적인
Korean pronunciation: 캡-티-베이-팅 (강세: 캡)
Example Sentences
- His captivating dance moves made everyone forget they were supposed to be at a boring business meeting.
- The captivating sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
- She told such a captivating ghost story that even the ghosts stopped to listen.
captivating
ADJECTIVE//ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ//
Extremely attractive, charming, or fascinating in a way that completely holds one's attention and interest. Having the power to mesmerize or enchant.
Extremely attractive, charming, or fascinating in a way that completely holds one's attention and interest. Having the power to mesmerize or enchant.
Her captivating charm meets his calculating mind!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'captivatus,' meaning 'to take prisoner' or 'to capture.' The word evolved from literally capturing enemies in war to figuratively capturing someone's attention or interest.
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📝Examples
“His captivating dance moves made everyone forget they were supposed to be at a boring business meeting.”
“The captivating sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.”
“She told such a captivating ghost story that even the ghosts stopped to listen.”
“The professor's captivating lecture style made even quantum physics seem interesting.”
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